African Town
by Charles Waters and Irene Latham
25 Total Resources 7 Awards 5 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Poetry
- Cultural Experience
- African American
- African
Year Published 2022
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Irene Latham
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Charles Waters
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Discussion Guide from Penguin Books for Young Readers
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Book Readings 2

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by various narrators
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Awards & Distinctions 7

Young Adult Favorites Award, 2015-2023
Selection, 2023

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2023
Geography, People, Places Selection, 2023

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2023
Selection, 2023

Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2023
Selection, 2023

Scott O'Dell Award, 1984-2023
Winner, 2023

Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Winner, 2023

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2022
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